Courts and Elites in the Hellenistic Empires: The Near East After the Achaemenids, c. 330 to 30 BCE

Drawing On The Socio-political Models Of Norbert Elias And Charles Tilly, And Covering Topics Such As Palace Architecture, Royal Women And Court Ritual, 'courts And Elites In The Hellenistic Empires' Shows How The Hellenistic Dynastic Courts Were Instrumental In The Integration Of Local Elites In The Empires, And The (re)distribution Of Power, Wealth, And Status. It Analyses The Competition Among Courtiers For Royal Favour And The, Not Always Successful, Attempts Of The Hellenistic Rulers To Use These Struggles To Their Own Advantage. Machine Generated Contents Note: Pt. I Setting The Scene -- 1.the Court As An Instrument Of Power -- 2.the Theatre Of Royalty -- 3.the Royal Palace: A Stage For Royal Rituals -- Pt. Ii The Court As A Socio-political System -- 4.the Royal Household -- 5.court Society -- 6.royal Pages -- 7.social Dynamics -- 8.hierarchy And Conflict -- Pt. Iii Ceremonial And Ritual -- 9.ceremonial And Protocol -- 10.death And Resurrection: Inauguration Ritual -- 11.the Royal Entry -- 12.royal Processions: Enacting The Myth Of Empire. Rolf Strootman. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 278-314) And Index.